How to Say ‘Candidate; person selected’ in Simplified Chinese
的人选
de rén xuǎn
[duh run-shwen]
💬 Usage Tip: In [合适的人选], the small [的] links a describing part to a noun: [合适的] + [人选]. You can use the same pattern in [有经验的人] and [合适的机会].
Phrase Breakdown
的
de
[duh]
's; of; linking particle
A common structural particle linking description to a noun.
他是我们需要的人选。
He is the candidate we need.
人选
rén xuǎn
[run-shwen]
candidate; person for a role
Refers to a person being considered for a position or opportunity.
她是很合适的人选。
She is a very suitable candidate.
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